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Linked by kvaruni on Mon 11th Jul 2005 14:48 UTC
The true reason for this article is to point out some sensitive points and to start a discussion. Hopefully, this discussion will produce some useful outcome and if some people in the Linux community are willing to listen to them, I would already be very enthusiastic. Let's start, shall we?
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Microsoft pays people to use its search engine
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Schools set to go open source
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Feminine skills thrive in IT market
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Samsung Electronics announces plan to consolidate some businesses
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Facebook gets ready for a face-lift
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New plan: Click, buy, cha-ching
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Teachers on gang watch
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In Brief
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Lebanese Order of Physicians Awareness Campaign increases internet usage
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Teachers on gang watch
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Kim "excited" about unannounced games News by
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Recent Original Stories
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District helps Ozarks go green
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